Marte Eriksen

Marte Eriksen is an Associate Professor at Oslo Metropolitan University, affiliated with the Department of Kindergarten Teacher Education within the Faculty of Teacher Education and International Studies. She serves as Study Leader for Area 1 and is actively engaged in research on pedagogical practice, professional ethics, and early childhood education. Her work is closely linked to the research groups Childlife and professional practice (Childlife) and Professional understanding and professional ethics in kindergarten (ProfEt).

Her research interests center on the complexities of everyday life in kindergartens, the role of uncertainty in educational work, and the evolving expectations placed on kindergarten teachers as educators. She explores how pedagogy is enacted in real-world settings and investigates the ethical and professional dimensions of early childhood teaching.

The recent publications highlight a consistent focus on reflective, practice-oriented research in Nordic early childhood education. Themes include teacher identity, pedagogical decision-making under uncertainty, and the institutional role of kindergarten as a social and educational space. Her work bridges theory and practice, contributing to both academic discourse and professional development in the field.

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Marte Eriksen advises academic projects and contributes to curriculum development through her role as study leader, though specific students or grant funding are not listed. Her research is disseminated through peer-reviewed journals and academic seminars, including participation in international conferences and public engagement via podcasts.

She is actively involved in research groups focused on children's life and professional practice in kindergartens, contributing to collective inquiry into pedagogical quality, risk negotiation, and ethical practice in early childhood education settings.